What's Up Now: RCMP Release

Date: April 27, 2021Share

RCMP: Mail Theft

On April 20, 2021, St. Albert RCMP received a call regarding mailboxes (superboxes) which had been broken into along Erin Ridge Drive & Ellington Crescent. There was no way to determine what/if any mail was stolen but because it is a busy time of year for tax returns, St. Albert RCMP wanted to remind citizens about some basic safety tips regarding mail & parcel delivery:

• Check your mail every day
• If you plan to be away, have a trusted neighbour or family member check your mail
• Plan to be home when packages are supposed to arrive or arrange an alternate pickup location
• Do not mail cash
• Track your shipments, and if possible, opt for a “signature required” delivery
• Consider installing surveillance cameras

For more information regarding mail theft, please visit Canada Post website:www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/support/kb/security/identity-theft/how-to-prevent-mail-and-identity-theft

St. Albert RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to the RCMP Detachment at 780-458-7700. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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